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Chicago's Traffic Woes: 112 Hours Lost Annually
12/6/2025
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- Chicago has the worst traffic in America, surpassing New York City.
- Chicago drivers lose 112 hours annually to congestion, compared with a 49-hour U.S. average.
- The INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard ranks Chicago third globally for delays, behind Mexico City and Istanbul.
- Traffic issues have influenced local politics around O'Hare International Airport renovations.
- Overall, U.S. drivers lost approximately 4.7 billion hours due to traffic delays.
